Nikon L31 vs Nikon S2900

Lets look closer at the Nikon L31 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L31 was revealed within a month of the S2900 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L31 scores against the S2900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The full galleries are available at Nikon L31 Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L31 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the L31 compared to the S2900.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and S2900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and S2900.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S2900 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.